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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.53, 1,166.31 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.53, 1,166.31 and 192.53 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.53 : 1,166.31 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.53/1,166.31 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.53x = 1,166.31 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.53x = 224,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,552.58/777.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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