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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.12, 1,050.06 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.12, 1,050.06 and 187 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.12 : 1,050.06 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.12/1,050.06 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.12x = 1,050.06 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.12x = 196,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,361.22/700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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