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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.90, 964.23 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.90, 964.23 and 210 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.90 : 964.23 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.90/964.23 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.90x = 964.23 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.90x = 202,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,488.30/642.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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