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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.49, 639.90 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.49, 639.90 and 195.21 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.49 : 639.90 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.49/639.90 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.49x = 639.90 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.49x = 124,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,914.88/426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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