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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 640.35 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 640.35 and 195.72 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 640.35 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/640.35 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 640.35 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 125,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,329.30/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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