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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 640.07 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 640.07 and 195.46 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 640.07 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/640.07 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 640.07 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 125,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,108.08/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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