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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.37, 1,062.55 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.37, 1,062.55 and 195.37 is: 293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.37 : 1,062.55 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.37/1,062.55 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.37x = 1,062.55 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.37x = 207,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,590.39/708.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.05

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