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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.77, 961.13 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.77, 961.13 and 202.01 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.77 : 961.13 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.77/961.13 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.77x = 961.13 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.77x = 194,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,157.87/640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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