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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 961.78 and 202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 961.78 and 202.43 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 961.78 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/961.78 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 961.78 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 194,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,687.30/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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