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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.13, 1,134.15 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.13, 1,134.15 and 208.27 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.13 : 1,134.15 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.13/1,134.15 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.13x = 1,134.15 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.13x = 236,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,209.42/756.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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