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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 639.87 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 639.87 and 195.50 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 639.87 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/639.87 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 639.87 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 125,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,094.59/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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