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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.62, 1,059.81 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.62, 1,059.81 and 193.50 is: 290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.62 : 1,059.81 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.62/1,059.81 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.62x = 1,059.81 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.62x = 205,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,073.24/706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.22

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