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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 639.77 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 639.77 and 195.35 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 639.77 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/639.77 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 639.77 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 124,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,974.89/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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