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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,147.93 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,147.93 and 188.17 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,147.93 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,147.93 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,147.93 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 216,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,002.65/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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