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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.17, 1,158.27 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.17, 1,158.27 and 195.03 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.17 : 1,158.27 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.17/1,158.27 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.17x = 1,158.27 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.17x = 225,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,897.40/772.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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