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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.51, 1,152.77 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.51, 1,152.77 and 191.39 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.51 : 1,152.77 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.51/1,152.77 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.51x = 1,152.77 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.51x = 220,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,621.93/768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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