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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.42, 1,058.04 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.42, 1,058.04 and 185.46 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.42 : 1,058.04 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.42/1,058.04 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.42x = 1,058.04 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.42x = 196,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,217.88/705.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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