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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.82, 961.18 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.82, 961.18 and 207.94 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.82 : 961.18 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.82/961.18 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.82x = 961.18 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.82x = 199,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,867.77/640.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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