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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.06, 1,146.09 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.06, 1,146.09 and 186.93 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.06 : 1,146.09 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.06/1,146.09 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.06x = 1,146.09 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.06x = 214,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,238.60/764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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