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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.97, 639.96 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.97, 639.96 and 196.08 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.97 : 639.96 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.97/639.96 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.97x = 639.96 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.97x = 125,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,483.36/426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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