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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.87, 961.29 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.87, 961.29 and 208.03 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.87 : 961.29 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.87/961.29 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.87x = 961.29 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.87x = 199,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,971.31/640.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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