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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.94, 964.56 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.94, 964.56 and 210.16 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.94 : 964.56 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.94/964.56 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.94x = 964.56 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.94x = 202,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,711.93/642.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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