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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.81, 1,153.18 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.81, 1,153.18 and 191.69 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.81 : 1,153.18 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.81/1,153.18 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.81x = 1,153.18 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.81x = 221,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,053.07/768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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