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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.29, 639.68 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.29, 639.68 and 209.93 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.29 : 639.68 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.29/639.68 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.29x = 639.68 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.29x = 134,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,286.97/426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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