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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.42, 1,158.54 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.42, 1,158.54 and 195.25 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.42 : 1,158.54 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.42/1,158.54 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.42x = 1,158.54 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.42x = 226,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,204.94/772.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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