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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 639.14 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 639.14 and 195.18 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 639.14 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/639.14 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 639.14 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 124,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,747.97/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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