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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.01, 961.41 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.01, 961.41 and 208.07 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.01 : 961.41 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.01/961.41 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.01x = 961.41 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.01x = 200,035.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,035.77/641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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