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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.55, 962.31 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.55, 962.31 and 202.78 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.55 : 962.31 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.55/962.31 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.55x = 962.31 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.55x = 195,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,132.41/641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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