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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.14, 961.64 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.14, 961.64 and 208.20 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.14 : 961.64 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.14/961.64 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.14x = 961.64 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.14x = 200,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,213.45/641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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