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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 640.23 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 640.23 and 195.75 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 640.23 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/640.23 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 640.23 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 125,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,325.02/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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