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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.13, 1,159.69 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.13, 1,159.69 and 196 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.13 : 1,159.69 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.13/1,159.69 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.13x = 1,159.69 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.13x = 227,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,299.24/773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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