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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.93, 1,133.96 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.93, 1,133.96 and 208.10 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.93 : 1,133.96 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.93/1,133.96 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.93x = 1,133.96 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.93x = 235,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,977.08/755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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