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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.39, 639.06 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.39, 639.06 and 194.95 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.39 : 639.06 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.39/639.06 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.39x = 639.06 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.39x = 124,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,584.75/426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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