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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.93, 1,141.38 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.93, 1,141.38 and 183.80 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.93 : 1,141.38 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.93/1,141.38 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.93x = 1,141.38 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.93x = 209,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,788.50/760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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