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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 638.82 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 638.82 and 194.82 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 638.82 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/638.82 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 638.82 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 124,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,454.91/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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