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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.24, 1,051.88 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.24, 1,051.88 and 188.24 is: 282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.24 : 1,051.88 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.24/1,051.88 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.24x = 1,051.88 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.24x = 198,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,005.89/701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.37

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