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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.81, 1,162.19 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.81, 1,162.19 and 197.68 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.81 : 1,162.19 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.81/1,162.19 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.81x = 1,162.19 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.81x = 229,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,741.72/774.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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