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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.67, 1,160.46 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.67, 1,160.46 and 196.50 is: 294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.67 : 1,160.46 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.67/1,160.46 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.67x = 1,160.46 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.67x = 228,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,030.39/773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.74

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