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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,150.61 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,150.61 and 189.95 is: 284.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,150.61 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,150.61 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,150.61 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 218,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,551.67/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.92

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