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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.32, 1,057.96 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.32, 1,057.96 and 192.32 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.32 : 1,057.96 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.32/1,057.96 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.32x = 1,057.96 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.32x = 203,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,466.87/705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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