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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,158.51 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,158.51 and 195.22 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,158.51 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,158.51 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,158.51 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 226,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,158.53/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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