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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,165 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,165 and 199.54 is: 299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,165 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,165 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,165 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 232,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,464.10/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.31

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