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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 639.44 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 639.44 and 209.73 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 639.44 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/639.44 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 639.44 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 134,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,110.28/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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