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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,167.77 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,167.77 and 201.38 is: 302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,167.77 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,167.77 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,167.77 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 235,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,160.19/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.07

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