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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 1,062.06 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 1,062.06 and 195 is: 292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 1,062.06 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/1,062.06 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 1,062.06 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 207,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,101.70/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.52

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