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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.88, 1,148.81 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.88, 1,148.81 and 188.75 is: 283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.88 : 1,148.81 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.88/1,148.81 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.88x = 1,148.81 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.88x = 216,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,837.89/765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.12

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