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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 640.14 and 210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 640.14 and 210.37 is: 315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 640.14 = 210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/640.14 = 210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 640.14 × 210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 134,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,666.25/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.58

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