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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.73, 1,168.10 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.73, 1,168.10 and 201.56 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.73 : 1,168.10 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.73/1,168.10 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.73x = 1,168.10 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.73x = 235,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,445.66/778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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