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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.49, 1,143.73 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.49, 1,143.73 and 185.36 is: 278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.49 : 1,143.73 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.49/1,143.73 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.49x = 1,143.73 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.49x = 212,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,001.79/762.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.04

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