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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.51, 1,142.26 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.51, 1,142.26 and 184.39 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.51 : 1,142.26 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.51/1,142.26 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.51x = 1,142.26 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.51x = 210,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,621.32/761.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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