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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.46, 961.95 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.46, 961.95 and 208.50 is: 312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.46 : 961.95 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.46/961.95 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.46x = 961.95 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.46x = 200,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,566.58/641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.67

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