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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.46, 1,143.68 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.46, 1,143.68 and 185.33 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.46 : 1,143.68 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.46/1,143.68 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.46x = 1,143.68 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.46x = 211,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,961.54/762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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