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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,151.23 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,151.23 and 190.36 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,151.23 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,151.23 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,151.23 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 219,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,147.19/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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