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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.47, 1,055.22 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.47, 1,055.22 and 190.47 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.47 : 1,055.22 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.47/1,055.22 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.47x = 1,055.22 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.47x = 200,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,987.75/703.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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