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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.95, 961.56 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.95, 961.56 and 202.16 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.95 : 961.56 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.95/961.56 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.95x = 961.56 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.95x = 194,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,391.37/640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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