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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.25, 1,065.42 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.25, 1,065.42 and 190.24 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.25 : 1,065.42 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.25/1,065.42 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.25x = 1,065.42 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.25x = 202,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,685.50/710.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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