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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,142.82 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,142.82 and 184.75 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,142.82 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,142.82 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,142.82 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 211,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,136.00/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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