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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.99, 1,151.98 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.99, 1,151.98 and 190.86 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.99 : 1,151.98 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.99/1,151.98 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.99x = 1,151.98 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.99x = 219,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,866.90/767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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