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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 638.73 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 638.73 and 195.04 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 638.73 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/638.73 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 638.73 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 124,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,577.90/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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