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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.51, 962.16 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.51, 962.16 and 208.56 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.51 : 962.16 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.51/962.16 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.51x = 962.16 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.51x = 200,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,668.09/641.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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