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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.93, 961.40 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.93, 961.40 and 202.18 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.93 : 961.40 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.93/961.40 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.93x = 961.40 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.93x = 194,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,375.85/640.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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