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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.54, 1,142.30 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.54, 1,142.30 and 184.41 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.54 : 1,142.30 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.54/1,142.30 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.54x = 1,142.30 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.54x = 210,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,650.62/761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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