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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.11, 1,149.16 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.11, 1,149.16 and 188.99 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.11 : 1,149.16 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.11/1,149.16 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.11x = 1,149.16 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.11x = 217,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,173.06/766.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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