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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 638.93 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 638.93 and 206.63 is: 309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 638.93 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/638.93 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 638.93 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 132,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,023.44/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.90

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