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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.94, 961.41 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.94, 961.41 and 208.13 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.94 : 961.41 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.94/961.41 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.94x = 961.41 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.94x = 200,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,098.26/640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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