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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 962.88 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 962.88 and 154.97 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 962.88 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/962.88 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 962.88 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 149,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,222.02/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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