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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.82, 1,150.22 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.82, 1,150.22 and 189.70 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.82 : 1,150.22 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.82/1,150.22 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.82x = 1,150.22 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.82x = 218,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,196.73/766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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