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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.38, 1,166.13 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.38, 1,166.13 and 200.25 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.38 : 1,166.13 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.38/1,166.13 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.38x = 1,166.13 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.38x = 233,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,517.53/777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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