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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 964.11 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 964.11 and 204.03 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 964.11 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/964.11 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 964.11 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 196,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,707.36/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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