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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,147.50 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765, 1,147.50 and 187.88 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765 : 1,147.50 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765/1,147.50 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765x = 1,147.50 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765x = 215,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,586.56/765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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