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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 640.16 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 640.16 and 210.60 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 640.16 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/640.16 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 640.16 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 134,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,817.70/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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