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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.05, 1,068.14 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.05, 1,068.14 and 192.05 is: 288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.05 : 1,068.14 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.05/1,068.14 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.05x = 1,068.14 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.05x = 205,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,138.72/712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.10

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