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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.90, 965.95 and 210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.90, 965.95 and 210.92 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.90 : 965.95 = 210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.90/965.95 = 210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.90x = 965.95 × 210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.90x = 203,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,738.17/643.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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