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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.63, 1,146.95 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.63, 1,146.95 and 187.51 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.63 : 1,146.95 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.63/1,146.95 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.63x = 1,146.95 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.63x = 215,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,064.59/764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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