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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 963.06 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 963.06 and 209.22 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 963.06 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/963.06 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 963.06 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 201,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,491.41/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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