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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.50, 639.51 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.50, 639.51 and 195.26 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.50 : 639.51 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.50/639.51 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.50x = 639.51 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.50x = 124,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,870.72/426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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