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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.30, 1,165.95 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.30, 1,165.95 and 200.18 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.30 : 1,165.95 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.30/1,165.95 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.30x = 1,165.95 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.30x = 233,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,394.04/777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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