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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.05, 638.75 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.05, 638.75 and 195.01 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.05 : 638.75 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.05/638.75 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.05x = 638.75 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.05x = 124,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,559.44/426.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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