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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.15, 963.12 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.15, 963.12 and 209.19 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.15 : 963.12 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.15/963.12 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.15x = 963.12 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.15x = 201,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,475.07/642.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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