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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.53, 963.94 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.53, 963.94 and 203.81 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.53 : 963.94 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.53/963.94 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.53x = 963.94 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.53x = 196,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,454.77/642.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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