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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.11, 963.08 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.11, 963.08 and 203.40 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.11 : 963.08 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.11/963.08 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.11x = 963.08 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.11x = 195,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,890.47/642.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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