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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.10, 1,162.71 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.10, 1,162.71 and 197.97 is: 296.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.10 : 1,162.71 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.10/1,162.71 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.10x = 1,162.71 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.10x = 230,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,181.70/775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.97

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