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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.19, 1,066.66 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.19, 1,066.66 and 191.23 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.19 : 1,066.66 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.19/1,066.66 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.19x = 1,066.66 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.19x = 203,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,974.25/711.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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