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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.52, 1,052.24 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.52, 1,052.24 and 188.52 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.52 : 1,052.24 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.52/1,052.24 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.52x = 1,052.24 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.52x = 198,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,368.28/701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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