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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.26, 962.10 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.26, 962.10 and 208.42 is: 312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.26 : 962.10 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.26/962.10 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.26x = 962.10 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.26x = 200,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,520.88/641.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.70

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