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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.14, 1,158.24 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.14, 1,158.24 and 195 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.14 : 1,158.24 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.14/1,158.24 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.14x = 1,158.24 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.14x = 225,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,856.80/772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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