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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.16, 1,168.74 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.16, 1,168.74 and 194.18 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.16 : 1,168.74 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.16/1,168.74 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.16x = 1,168.74 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.16x = 226,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,940.09/779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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