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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 961.93 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 961.93 and 154.34 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 961.93 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/961.93 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 961.93 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 148,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,462.40/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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