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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.30, 1,158.45 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.30, 1,158.45 and 195.18 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.30 : 1,158.45 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.30/1,158.45 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.30x = 1,158.45 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.30x = 226,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,106.27/772.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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