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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.06, 1,059.06 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.06, 1,059.06 and 193.06 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.06 : 1,059.06 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.06/1,059.06 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.06x = 1,059.06 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.06x = 204,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,462.12/706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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