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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 963 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 963 and 186 is: 279

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 963 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/963 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 963 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 179,118
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,118/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279

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