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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,061.98 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,061.98 and 195 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,061.98 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,061.98 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,061.98 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 207,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,086.10/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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