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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.25, 1,165.88 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.25, 1,165.88 and 200.13 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.25 : 1,165.88 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.25/1,165.88 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.25x = 1,165.88 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.25x = 233,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,327.56/777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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