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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 638.60 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 638.60 and 206.37 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 638.60 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/638.60 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 638.60 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 131,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,786.85/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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