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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.63, 1,052.44 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.63, 1,052.44 and 188.63 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.63 : 1,052.44 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.63/1,052.44 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.63x = 1,052.44 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.63x = 198,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,521.76/701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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