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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.35, 639.16 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.35, 639.16 and 195.16 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.35 : 639.16 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.35/639.16 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.35x = 639.16 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.35x = 124,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,738.47/426.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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