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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.41, 1,142.11 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.41, 1,142.11 and 184.28 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.41 : 1,142.11 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.41/1,142.11 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.41x = 1,142.11 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.41x = 210,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,467.11/761.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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