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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.03, 1,133.87 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.03, 1,133.87 and 208.10 is: 312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.03 : 1,133.87 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.03/1,133.87 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.03x = 1,133.87 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.03x = 235,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,951.64/756.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.09

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