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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.35, 963.67 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.35, 963.67 and 209.50 is: 314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.35 : 963.67 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.35/963.67 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.35x = 963.67 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.35x = 201,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,888.34/642.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.30

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