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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.32, 1,150.98 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.32, 1,150.98 and 190.19 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.32 : 1,150.98 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.32/1,150.98 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.32x = 1,150.98 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.32x = 218,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,907.05/767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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