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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.53, 960.99 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.53, 960.99 and 201.76 is: 302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.53 : 960.99 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.53/960.99 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.53x = 960.99 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.53x = 193,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,889.34/640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.70

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