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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.88, 1,153.30 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.88, 1,153.30 and 191.76 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.88 : 1,153.30 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.88/1,153.30 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.88x = 1,153.30 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.88x = 221,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,156.81/768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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