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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.36, 1,148.08 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.36, 1,148.08 and 188.24 is: 282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.36 : 1,148.08 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.36/1,148.08 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.36x = 1,148.08 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.36x = 216,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,114.58/765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.37

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