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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.57, 1,148.34 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.57, 1,148.34 and 188.45 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.57 : 1,148.34 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.57/1,148.34 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.57x = 1,148.34 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.57x = 216,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,398.93/765.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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