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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.06, 961.52 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.06, 961.52 and 208.18 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.06 : 961.52 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.06/961.52 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.06x = 961.52 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.06x = 200,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,169.23/641.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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