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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.00, 1,150.50 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.00, 1,150.50 and 189.87 is: 284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.00 : 1,150.50 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.00/1,150.50 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.00x = 1,150.50 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.00x = 218,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,449.04/767.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.81

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