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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 960.30 and 207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 960.30 and 207.40 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 960.30 = 207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/960.30 = 207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 960.30 × 207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 199,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,166.22/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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