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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 639.42 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 639.42 and 195.28 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 639.42 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/639.42 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 639.42 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 124,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,865.94/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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