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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.87, 1,051.18 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.87, 1,051.18 and 187.75 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.87 : 1,051.18 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.87/1,051.18 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.87x = 1,051.18 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.87x = 197,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,359.05/700.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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