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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,143.20 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,143.20 and 185.01 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,143.20 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,143.20 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,143.20 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 211,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,500.57/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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