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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.14, 1,153.71 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.14, 1,153.71 and 192.01 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.14 : 1,153.71 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.14/1,153.71 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.14x = 1,153.71 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.14x = 221,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,523.86/769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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