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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 960.12 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 960.12 and 250.19 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 960.12 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/960.12 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 960.12 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 240,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,206.37/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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