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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.90, 1,061.76 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.90, 1,061.76 and 194.90 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.90 : 1,061.76 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.90/1,061.76 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.90x = 1,061.76 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.90x = 206,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,937.02/707.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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