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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.21, 961.88 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.21, 961.88 and 202.48 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.21 : 961.88 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.21/961.88 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.21x = 961.88 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.21x = 194,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,758.05/641.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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