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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.81, 1,157.69 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.81, 1,157.69 and 194.69 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.81 : 1,157.69 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.81/1,157.69 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.81x = 1,157.69 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.81x = 225,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,383.90/771.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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