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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 1,059.36 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 1,059.36 and 186.27 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 1,059.36 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/1,059.36 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 1,059.36 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 197,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,326.99/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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