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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.12, 1,155.20 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.12, 1,155.20 and 193 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.12 : 1,155.20 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.12/1,155.20 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.12x = 1,155.20 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.12x = 222,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,953.60/770.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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