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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 639.46 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 639.46 and 206.69 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 639.46 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/639.46 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 639.46 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 132,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,167.05/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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