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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,165.41 and 199.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777, 1,165.41 and 199.88 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777 : 1,165.41 = 199.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777/1,165.41 = 199.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777x = 1,165.41 × 199.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777x = 232,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,942.15/777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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