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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.75, 1,151.65 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.75, 1,151.65 and 190.63 is: 285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.75 : 1,151.65 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.75/1,151.65 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.75x = 1,151.65 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.75x = 219,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,539.04/767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.95

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