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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 967.51 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 967.51 and 206.37 is: 309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 967.51 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/967.51 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 967.51 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 199,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,665.04/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.46

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