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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774, 1,160.91 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774, 1,160.91 and 196.88 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 1,160.91 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/1,160.91 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 1,160.91 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 228,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,559.96/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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