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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,143.70 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,143.70 and 185.35 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,143.70 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,143.70 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,143.70 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 211,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,984.80/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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