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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 639.66 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 639.66 and 209.75 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 639.66 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/639.66 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 639.66 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 134,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,168.69/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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