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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 1,055.16 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 1,055.16 and 190.44 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 1,055.16 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/1,055.16 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 1,055.16 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 200,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,943.72/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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