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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.92, 1,153.38 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.92, 1,153.38 and 191.80 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.92 : 1,153.38 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.92/1,153.38 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.92x = 1,153.38 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.92x = 221,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,218.28/768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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