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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 961.29 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 961.29 and 208.17 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 961.29 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/961.29 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 961.29 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 200,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,111.74/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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