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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 640.41 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 640.41 and 195.81 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 640.41 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/640.41 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 640.41 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 125,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,398.68/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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