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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.33, 639.39 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.33, 639.39 and 195.21 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.33 : 639.39 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.33/639.39 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.33x = 639.39 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.33x = 124,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,815.32/426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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