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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.09, 1,159.61 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.09, 1,159.61 and 195.96 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.09 : 1,159.61 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.09/1,159.61 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.09x = 1,159.61 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.09x = 227,236.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,236.20/773.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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