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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.23, 639.41 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.23, 639.41 and 206.66 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.23 : 639.41 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.23/639.41 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.23x = 639.41 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.23x = 132,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,136.24/426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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