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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 639.34 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 639.34 and 195.17 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 639.34 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/639.34 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 639.34 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 124,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,779.99/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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