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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 1,057.50 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 1,057.50 and 192 is: 288

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 1,057.50 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/1,057.50 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 1,057.50 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 203,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,040/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288

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