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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.04, 1,149.06 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.04, 1,149.06 and 188.91 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.04 : 1,149.06 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.04/1,149.06 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.04x = 1,149.06 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.04x = 217,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,068.92/766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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