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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.02, 1,156.53 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.02, 1,156.53 and 186.02 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.02 : 1,156.53 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.02/1,156.53 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.02x = 1,156.53 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.02x = 215,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,138.01/771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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