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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.16, 1,153.74 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.16, 1,153.74 and 192.04 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.16 : 1,153.74 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.16/1,153.74 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.16x = 1,153.74 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.16x = 221,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,558.46/769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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