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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 964.14 and 204.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 964.14 and 204.00 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 964.14 = 204.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/964.14 = 204.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 964.14 × 204.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 196,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,682.75/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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