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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,152.98 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,152.98 and 191.53 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,152.98 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,152.98 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,152.98 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 220,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,832.54/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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