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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,150.71 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,150.71 and 254.14 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,150.71 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,150.71 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,150.71 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 292,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,441.44/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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