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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.69, 639.81 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.69, 639.81 and 195.42 is: 293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.69 : 639.81 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.69/639.81 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.69x = 639.81 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.69x = 125,031.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,031.67/426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.03

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