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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.89, 964.56 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.89, 964.56 and 204.12 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.89 : 964.56 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.89/964.56 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.89x = 964.56 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.89x = 196,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,885.60/642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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