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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.31, 1,162.97 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.31, 1,162.97 and 198.19 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.31 : 1,162.97 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.31/1,162.97 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.31x = 1,162.97 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.31x = 230,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,486.61/775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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