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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,159.58 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,159.58 and 195.96 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,159.58 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,159.58 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,159.58 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 227,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,231.30/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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