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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.30, 961.86 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.30, 961.86 and 208.40 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.30 : 961.86 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.30/961.86 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.30x = 961.86 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.30x = 200,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,451.62/641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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