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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.01, 1,166.94 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.01, 1,166.94 and 200.88 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.01 : 1,166.94 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.01/1,166.94 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.01x = 1,166.94 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.01x = 234,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,414.91/778.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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