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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 638.55 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 638.55 and 194.69 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 638.55 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/638.55 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 638.55 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 124,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,320.90/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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