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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.13, 1,051.70 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.13, 1,051.70 and 188.13 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.13 : 1,051.70 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.13/1,051.70 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.13x = 1,051.70 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.13x = 197,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,856.32/701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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