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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 639.27 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 639.27 and 195.12 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 639.27 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/639.27 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 639.27 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 124,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,734.36/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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