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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.90, 1,054.35 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.90, 1,054.35 and 189.90 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.90 : 1,054.35 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.90/1,054.35 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.90x = 1,054.35 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.90x = 200,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,220.59/702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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