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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 961.56 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641, 961.56 and 208.04 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 961.56 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/961.56 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 961.56 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 200,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,042.94/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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