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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 1,059.20 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 1,059.20 and 193.12 is: 289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 1,059.20 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/1,059.20 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 1,059.20 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 204,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,552.70/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.69

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