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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 963.23 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 963.23 and 209.26 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 963.23 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/963.23 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 963.23 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 201,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,565.51/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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