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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.17, 1,151.90 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.17, 1,151.90 and 254.81 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.17 : 1,151.90 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.17/1,151.90 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.17x = 1,151.90 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.17x = 293,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,518.20/768.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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