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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 640.42 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 640.42 and 195.80 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 640.42 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/640.42 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 640.42 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 125,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,394.24/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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