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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.82, 1,159.22 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.82, 1,159.22 and 195.69 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.82 : 1,159.22 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.82/1,159.22 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.82x = 1,159.22 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.82x = 226,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,847.76/772.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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