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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.13, 1,063.70 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.13, 1,063.70 and 196.13 is: 294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.13 : 1,063.70 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.13/1,063.70 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.13x = 1,063.70 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.13x = 208,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,617.18/709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.19

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