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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.26, 1,167.38 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.26, 1,167.38 and 201.12 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.26 : 1,167.38 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.26/1,167.38 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.26x = 1,167.38 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.26x = 234,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,783.47/778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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