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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.23, 639.43 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.23, 639.43 and 195.13 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.23 : 639.43 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.23/639.43 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.23x = 639.43 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.23x = 124,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,768.69/426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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