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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.26, 1,059.36 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.26, 1,059.36 and 193.26 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.26 : 1,059.36 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.26/1,059.36 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.26x = 1,059.36 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.26x = 204,731.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,731.91/706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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