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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,156.86 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,156.86 and 194.13 is: 291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,156.86 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,156.86 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,156.86 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 224,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,581.23/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.19

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