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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.75, 640.17 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.75, 640.17 and 195.60 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 640.17 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/640.17 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 640.17 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 125,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,217.25/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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