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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 640.27 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 640.27 and 195.54 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 640.27 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/640.27 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 640.27 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 125,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,197.22/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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