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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.40, 1,158.60 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.40, 1,158.60 and 195.27 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.40 : 1,158.60 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.40/1,158.60 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.40x = 1,158.60 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.40x = 226,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,239.82/772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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