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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.97, 1,159.46 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.97, 1,159.46 and 195.85 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.97 : 1,159.46 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.97/1,159.46 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.97x = 1,159.46 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.97x = 227,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,077.83/772.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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