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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.13, 960.32 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.13, 960.32 and 207.32 is: 311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 960.32 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/960.32 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 960.32 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 199,089.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,089.26/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.02

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