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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,060.67 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,060.67 and 194.12 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,060.67 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,060.67 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,060.67 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 205,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,892.44/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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