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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.72, 1,153.08 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.72, 1,153.08 and 191.60 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.72 : 1,153.08 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.72/1,153.08 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.72x = 1,153.08 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.72x = 220,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,930.13/768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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