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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.83, 961.25 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.83, 961.25 and 207.98 is: 311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.83 : 961.25 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.83/961.25 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.83x = 961.25 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.83x = 199,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,919.74/640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.97

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