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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 639.59 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 639.59 and 195.11 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 639.59 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/639.59 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 639.59 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 124,786.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,786.23/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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