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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.21, 1,144.80 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.21, 1,144.80 and 186.09 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.21 : 1,144.80 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.21/1,144.80 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.21x = 1,144.80 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.21x = 213,035.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,035.83/763.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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