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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.23, 638.83 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.23, 638.83 and 194.90 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.23 : 638.83 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.23/638.83 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.23x = 638.83 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.23x = 124,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,506.99/426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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