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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.39, 1,157.10 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.39, 1,157.10 and 194.25 is: 291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.39 : 1,157.10 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.39/1,157.10 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.39x = 1,157.10 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.39x = 224,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,766.68/771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.38

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