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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.13, 1,060.63 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.13, 1,060.63 and 194.13 is: 291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.13 : 1,060.63 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.13/1,060.63 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.13x = 1,060.63 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.13x = 205,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,899.62/707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.18

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