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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 1,055.39 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 1,055.39 and 190.60 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 1,055.39 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/1,055.39 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 1,055.39 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 201,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,155.17/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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