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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.94, 968.96 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.94, 968.96 and 207.20 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.94 : 968.96 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.94/968.96 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.94x = 968.96 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.94x = 200,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,768.51/645.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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