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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.25, 1,063.94 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.25, 1,063.94 and 196.25 is: 294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.25 : 1,063.94 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.25/1,063.94 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.25x = 1,063.94 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.25x = 208,797.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,797.24/709.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.39

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