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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.57, 1,151.34 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.57, 1,151.34 and 190.44 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.57 : 1,151.34 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.57/1,151.34 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.57x = 1,151.34 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.57x = 219,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,261.19/767.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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