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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.18, 1,167.25 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.18, 1,167.25 and 193.18 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.18 : 1,167.25 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.18/1,167.25 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.18x = 1,167.25 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.18x = 225,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,482.55/778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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