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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 963.90 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 963.90 and 209.82 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 963.90 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/963.90 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 963.90 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 202,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,245.50/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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