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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,154.88 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,154.88 and 192.80 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,154.88 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,154.88 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,154.88 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 222,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,660.86/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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