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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 639.21 and 209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 639.21 and 209.69 is: 314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 639.21 = 209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/639.21 = 209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 639.21 × 209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 134,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,035.94/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.56

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