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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 1,050.52 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 1,050.52 and 187.34 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 1,050.52 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/1,050.52 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 1,050.52 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 196,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,804.42/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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