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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.14, 1,143.21 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.14, 1,143.21 and 185.02 is: 277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.14 : 1,143.21 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.14/1,143.21 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.14x = 1,143.21 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.14x = 211,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,516.71/762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.53

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