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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.14, 1,059.12 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.14, 1,059.12 and 186.17 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.14 : 1,059.12 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.14/1,059.12 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.14x = 1,059.12 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.14x = 197,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,176.37/706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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