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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.38, 1,148.09 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.38, 1,148.09 and 188.25 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.38 : 1,148.09 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.38/1,148.09 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.38x = 1,148.09 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.38x = 216,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,127.00/765.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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