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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,156.50 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,156.50 and 193.88 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,156.50 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,156.50 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,156.50 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 224,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,216.44/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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