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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 639.56 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 639.56 and 195.46 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 639.56 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/639.56 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 639.56 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 125,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,005.82/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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