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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707 : 1,060.50 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707/1,060.50 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707x = 1,060.50 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707x = 205,737
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,737/707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291

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