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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.23, 1,152.33 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.23, 1,152.33 and 191.10 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.23 : 1,152.33 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.23/1,152.33 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.23x = 1,152.33 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.23x = 220,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,210.26/768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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