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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.38, 1,151.06 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.38, 1,151.06 and 190.26 is: 285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.38 : 1,151.06 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.38/1,151.06 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.38x = 1,151.06 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.38x = 219,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,000.68/767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.39

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