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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.50, 1,146.75 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.50, 1,146.75 and 187.38 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.50 : 1,146.75 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.50/1,146.75 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.50x = 1,146.75 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.50x = 214,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,878.02/764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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