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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.85, 640.28 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.85, 640.28 and 195.73 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.85 : 640.28 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.85/640.28 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.85x = 640.28 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.85x = 125,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,320.89/426.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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