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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 960.42 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 960.42 and 207.37 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 960.42 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/960.42 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 960.42 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 199,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,162.30/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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