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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.21, 639.22 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.21, 639.22 and 195.04 is: 292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.21 : 639.22 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.21/639.22 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.21x = 639.22 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.21x = 124,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,673.47/426.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.52

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