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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.40, 1,050.56 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.40, 1,050.56 and 187.40 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.40 : 1,050.56 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.40/1,050.56 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.40x = 1,050.56 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.40x = 196,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,874.94/700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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