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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.22, 1,057.90 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.22, 1,057.90 and 192.22 is: 288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.22 : 1,057.90 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.22/1,057.90 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.22x = 1,057.90 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.22x = 203,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,349.54/705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.35

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