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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 640.21 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 640.21 and 207.19 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 640.21 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/640.21 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 640.21 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 132,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,641.91/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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