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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.15, 1,159.70 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.15, 1,159.70 and 196.02 is: 294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.15 : 1,159.70 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.15/1,159.70 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.15x = 1,159.70 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.15x = 227,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,323.41/773.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.02

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