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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.27, 639.01 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.27, 639.01 and 195.03 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.27 : 639.01 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.27/639.01 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.27x = 639.01 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.27x = 124,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,626.12/426.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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