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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.88, 961.26 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.88, 961.26 and 208.04 is: 312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.88 : 961.26 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.88/961.26 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.88x = 961.26 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.88x = 199,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,980.53/640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.04

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