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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.80, 1,151.69 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.80, 1,151.69 and 190.68 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.80 : 1,151.69 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.80/1,151.69 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.80x = 1,151.69 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.80x = 219,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,598.49/767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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