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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.67, 1,159.02 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.67, 1,159.02 and 195.53 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.67 : 1,159.02 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.67/1,159.02 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.67x = 1,159.02 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.67x = 226,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,623.18/772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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