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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.08, 1,158.10 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.08, 1,158.10 and 194.96 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.08 : 1,158.10 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.08/1,158.10 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.08x = 1,158.10 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.08x = 225,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,783.18/772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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