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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.14, 1,062.28 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.14, 1,062.28 and 188.14 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.14 : 1,062.28 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.14/1,062.28 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.14x = 1,062.28 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.14x = 199,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,857.36/708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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