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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.19, 1,063.78 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.19, 1,063.78 and 196.19 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.19 : 1,063.78 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.19/1,063.78 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.19x = 1,063.78 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.19x = 208,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,703.00/709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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