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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.19, 963.42 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.19, 963.42 and 209.32 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.19 : 963.42 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.19/963.42 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.19x = 963.42 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.19x = 201,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,663.07/642.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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