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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.07, 1,054.60 and 190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.07, 1,054.60 and 190.07 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.07 : 1,054.60 = 190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.07/1,054.60 = 190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.07x = 1,054.60 × 190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.07x = 200,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,441.60/703.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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