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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.95, 1,055.92 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.95, 1,055.92 and 190.95 is: 286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.95 : 1,055.92 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.95/1,055.92 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.95x = 1,055.92 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.95x = 201,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,622.68/703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.42

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