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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.01, 961.68 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.01, 961.68 and 208.17 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.01 : 961.68 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.01/961.68 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.01x = 961.68 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.01x = 200,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,192.93/641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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