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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.63, 962.34 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.63, 962.34 and 190.71 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.63 : 962.34 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.63/962.34 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.63x = 962.34 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.63x = 183,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,527.86/641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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