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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.66, 1,159.00 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.66, 1,159.00 and 195.54 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.66 : 1,159.00 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.66/1,159.00 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.66x = 1,159.00 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.66x = 226,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,626.02/772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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