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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 1,058.28 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 1,058.28 and 192.50 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 1,058.28 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/1,058.28 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 1,058.28 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 203,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,718.90/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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