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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 639.49 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 639.49 and 195.51 is: 293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 639.49 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/639.49 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 639.49 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 125,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,026.69/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.02

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