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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 639.90 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 639.90 and 195.70 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 639.90 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/639.90 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 639.90 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 125,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,228.43/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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