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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.95, 963.22 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.95, 963.22 and 203.27 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.95 : 963.22 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.95/963.22 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.95x = 963.22 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.95x = 195,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,789.53/641.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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