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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.32, 1,152.47 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.32, 1,152.47 and 191.19 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.32 : 1,152.47 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.32/1,152.47 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.32x = 1,152.47 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.32x = 220,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,343.74/768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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