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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,150.94 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,150.94 and 190.18 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,150.94 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,150.94 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,150.94 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 218,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,883.37/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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