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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.07, 1,053.14 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.07, 1,053.14 and 182.06 is: 273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.07 : 1,053.14 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.07/1,053.14 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.07x = 1,053.14 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.07x = 191,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,734.11/702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.10

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