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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.37, 1,068.46 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.37, 1,068.46 and 192.33 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.37 : 1,068.46 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.37/1,068.46 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.37x = 1,068.46 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.37x = 205,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,495.51/712.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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