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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.53, 1,151.30 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.53, 1,151.30 and 190.41 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.53 : 1,151.30 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.53/1,151.30 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.53x = 1,151.30 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.53x = 219,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,214.48/767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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