Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,134 and 208.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 756, 1,134 and 208.13 is: 312.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
756 : 1,134 = 208.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
756/1,134 = 208.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
756x = 1,134 × 208.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
756x = 236,013.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,013.75/756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312.19
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