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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.35, 1,159.92 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.35, 1,159.92 and 196.22 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.35 : 1,159.92 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.35/1,159.92 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.35x = 1,159.92 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.35x = 227,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,602.40/773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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