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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.13, 1,167.21 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.13, 1,167.21 and 201 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.13 : 1,167.21 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.13/1,167.21 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.13x = 1,167.21 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.13x = 234,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,609.21/778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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