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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.66, 962.53 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.66, 962.53 and 202.92 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.66 : 962.53 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.66/962.53 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.66x = 962.53 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.66x = 195,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,316.59/641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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