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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.18, 1,134.14 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.18, 1,134.14 and 208.40 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.18 : 1,134.14 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.18/1,134.14 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.18x = 1,134.14 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.18x = 236,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,354.78/756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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