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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.84, 1,157.77 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.84, 1,157.77 and 194.72 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.84 : 1,157.77 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.84/1,157.77 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.84x = 1,157.77 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.84x = 225,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,439.04/771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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