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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.90, 1,156.36 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.90, 1,156.36 and 193.76 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.90 : 1,156.36 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.90/1,156.36 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.90x = 1,156.36 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.90x = 224,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,056.31/770.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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