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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639.11 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639.11 and 195.08 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639.11 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639.11 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639.11 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 124,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,673.41/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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