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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.02, 1,062.03 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.02, 1,062.03 and 195.02 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.02 : 1,062.03 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.02/1,062.03 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.02x = 1,062.03 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.02x = 207,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,117.09/708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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