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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.54, 963.99 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.54, 963.99 and 203.76 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.54 : 963.99 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.54/963.99 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.54x = 963.99 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.54x = 196,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,422.60/642.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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