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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.15, 1,158.23 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.15, 1,158.23 and 195.02 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.15 : 1,158.23 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.15/1,158.23 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.15x = 1,158.23 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.15x = 225,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,879.94/772.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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