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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.86, 963.92 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.86, 963.92 and 204.02 is: 305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.86 : 963.92 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.86/963.92 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.86x = 963.92 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.86x = 196,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,660.35/642.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.92

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