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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.14, 1,144.68 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.14, 1,144.68 and 186 is: 278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.14 : 1,144.68 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.14/1,144.68 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.14x = 1,144.68 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.14x = 212,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,910.48/763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.99

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