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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.05, 1,152.07 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.05, 1,152.07 and 190.92 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.05 : 1,152.07 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.05/1,152.07 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.05x = 1,152.07 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.05x = 219,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,957.05/768.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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