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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 638.30 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 638.30 and 195.22 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 638.30 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/638.30 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 638.30 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 124,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,607.82/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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