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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.50, 1,052.28 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.50, 1,052.28 and 188.50 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.50 : 1,052.28 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.50/1,052.28 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.50x = 1,052.28 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.50x = 198,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,354.78/701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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