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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.66, 639.93 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.66, 639.93 and 195.30 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.66 : 639.93 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.66/639.93 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.66x = 639.93 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.66x = 124,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,978.33/426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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