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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 963.04 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 963.04 and 209.20 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 963.04 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/963.04 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 963.04 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 201,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,467.97/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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