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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.25, 1,062.41 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.25, 1,062.41 and 188.24 is: 282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.25 : 1,062.41 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.25/1,062.41 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.25x = 1,062.41 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.25x = 199,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,985.87/708.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.37

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