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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 1,059.81 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 1,059.81 and 193.50 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 1,059.81 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/1,059.81 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 1,059.81 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 205,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,073.24/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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