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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.14, 1,156.68 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.14, 1,156.68 and 194 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.14 : 1,156.68 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.14/1,156.68 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.14x = 1,156.68 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.14x = 224,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,395.92/771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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