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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.80, 1,147.22 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.80, 1,147.22 and 187.68 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.80 : 1,147.22 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.80/1,147.22 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.80x = 1,147.22 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.80x = 215,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,310.25/764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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