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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.15, 961.69 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.15, 961.69 and 202.39 is: 303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.15 : 961.69 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.15/961.69 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.15x = 961.69 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.15x = 194,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,636.44/641.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.57

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