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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 961.08 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 961.08 and 208.08 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 961.08 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/961.08 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 961.08 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 199,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,981.53/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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