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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.81, 1,160.69 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.81, 1,160.69 and 196.68 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.81 : 1,160.69 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.81/1,160.69 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.81x = 1,160.69 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.81x = 228,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,284.51/773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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