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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 961.87 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 961.87 and 202.54 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 961.87 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/961.87 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 961.87 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 194,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,813.19/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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