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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.37, 1,070 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.37, 1,070 and 193.40 is: 290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.37 : 1,070 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.37/1,070 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.37x = 1,070 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.37x = 206,938
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,938/713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.09

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