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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.15, 1,134.08 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.15, 1,134.08 and 208.37 is: 312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.15 : 1,134.08 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.15/1,134.08 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.15x = 1,134.08 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.15x = 236,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,301.54/756.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.51

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