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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.39, 963.57 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.39, 963.57 and 155.43 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.39 : 963.57 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.39/963.57 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.39x = 963.57 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.39x = 149,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,766.91/642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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