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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.14, 963.14 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.14, 963.14 and 209.20 is: 313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.14 : 963.14 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.14/963.14 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.14x = 963.14 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.14x = 201,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,488.89/642.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.78

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