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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,068.12 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,068.12 and 192.10 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,068.12 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,068.12 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,068.12 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 205,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,185.85/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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