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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.25, 1,147.89 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.25, 1,147.89 and 188.13 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.25 : 1,147.89 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.25/1,147.89 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.25x = 1,147.89 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.25x = 215,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,952.55/765.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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