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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,145.84 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,145.84 and 186.75 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,145.84 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,145.84 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,145.84 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 213,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,984.69/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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