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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.50, 1,155.67 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.50, 1,155.67 and 193.38 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.50 : 1,155.67 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.50/1,155.67 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.50x = 1,155.67 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.50x = 223,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,476.72/770.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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