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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.10, 963.03 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.10, 963.03 and 209.34 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.10 : 963.03 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.10/963.03 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.10x = 963.03 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.10x = 201,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,600.70/642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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