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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.50, 1,143.75 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.50, 1,143.75 and 185.38 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.50 : 1,143.75 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.50/1,143.75 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.50x = 1,143.75 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.50x = 212,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,022.66/762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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