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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.01, 1,152.02 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.01, 1,152.02 and 190.89 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.01 : 1,152.02 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.01/1,152.02 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.01x = 1,152.02 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.01x = 219,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,905.02/768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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