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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.01, 1,149.03 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.01, 1,149.03 and 188.89 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.01 : 1,149.03 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.01/1,149.03 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.01x = 1,149.03 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.01x = 217,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,037.40/766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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