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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.31, 1,054.97 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.31, 1,054.97 and 190.31 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.31 : 1,054.97 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.31/1,054.97 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.31x = 1,054.97 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.31x = 200,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,773.74/703.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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