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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 960.15 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 960.15 and 207.30 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 960.15 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/960.15 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 960.15 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 199,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,039.10/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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