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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 963.24 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 963.24 and 209.20 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 963.24 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/963.24 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 963.24 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 201,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,509.81/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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