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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.20, 639.28 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.20, 639.28 and 195.08 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.20 : 639.28 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.20/639.28 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.20x = 639.28 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.20x = 124,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,710.74/426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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