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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.15, 1,134.27 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.15, 1,134.27 and 208.32 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.15 : 1,134.27 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.15/1,134.27 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.15x = 1,134.27 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.15x = 236,291.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,291.13/756.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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