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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 638.40 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 638.40 and 206.46 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 638.40 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/638.40 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 638.40 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 131,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,804.06/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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