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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,151.28 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,151.28 and 190.40 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,151.28 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,151.28 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,151.28 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 219,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,203.71/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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