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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.00, 1,160.98 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.00, 1,160.98 and 188.99 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.00 : 1,160.98 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.00/1,160.98 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.00x = 1,160.98 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.00x = 219,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,412.67/774.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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