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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.97, 1,154.96 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.97, 1,154.96 and 192.84 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.97 : 1,154.96 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.97/1,154.96 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.97x = 1,154.96 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.97x = 222,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,721.52/769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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