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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.78, 1,051.14 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.78, 1,051.14 and 187.78 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.78 : 1,051.14 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.78/1,051.14 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.78x = 1,051.14 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.78x = 197,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,383.07/700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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