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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.23, 961.91 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.23, 961.91 and 202.51 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.23 : 961.91 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.23/961.91 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.23x = 961.91 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.23x = 194,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,796.39/641.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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