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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.62, 1,052.31 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.62, 1,052.31 and 188.50 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.62 : 1,052.31 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.62/1,052.31 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.62x = 1,052.31 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.62x = 198,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,360.44/701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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