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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639.12 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639.12 and 207 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639.12 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639.12 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639.12 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 132,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,297.84/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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