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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.29, 1,153.95 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.29, 1,153.95 and 192.17 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.29 : 1,153.95 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.29/1,153.95 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.29x = 1,153.95 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.29x = 221,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,754.57/769.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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