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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.19, 961.97 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.19, 961.97 and 208.29 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.19 : 961.97 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.19/961.97 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.19x = 961.97 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.19x = 200,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,367.69/641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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