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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 638.89 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 638.89 and 194.91 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 638.89 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/638.89 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 638.89 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 124,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,526.05/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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