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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.97, 1,051.45 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.97, 1,051.45 and 187.97 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.97 : 1,051.45 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.97/1,051.45 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.97x = 1,051.45 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.97x = 197,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,640.33/700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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