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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 961.56 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 961.56 and 208.20 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 961.56 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/961.56 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 961.56 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 200,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,196.79/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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