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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 639.18 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 639.18 and 195.05 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 639.18 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/639.18 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 639.18 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 124,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,668.86/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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