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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 639.30 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 639.30 and 206.93 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 639.30 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/639.30 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 639.30 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 132,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,287.15/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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