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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.66, 639.10 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.66, 639.10 and 206.62 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.66 : 639.10 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.66/639.10 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.66x = 639.10 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.66x = 132,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,050.84/426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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