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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.14, 1,161.24 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.14, 1,161.24 and 197 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.14 : 1,161.24 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.14/1,161.24 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.14x = 1,161.24 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.14x = 228,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,764.28/774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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