Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707, 1,060.50 and 194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 707, 1,060.50 and 194 is: 291
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707 : 1,060.50 = 194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707/1,060.50 = 194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707x = 1,060.50 × 194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707x = 205,737 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,737/707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291
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