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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.91, 961.13 and 207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.91, 961.13 and 207.95 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.91 : 961.13 = 207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.91/961.13 = 207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.91x = 961.13 × 207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.91x = 199,861.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,861.14/640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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