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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.69, 1,055.53 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.69, 1,055.53 and 190.69 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.69 : 1,055.53 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.69/1,055.53 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.69x = 1,055.53 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.69x = 201,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,276.62/703.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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