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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 1,058.32 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 1,058.32 and 185.51 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 1,058.32 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/1,058.32 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 1,058.32 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 196,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,331.82/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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