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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.19, 1,134.14 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.19, 1,134.14 and 208.25 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.19 : 1,134.14 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.19/1,134.14 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.19x = 1,134.14 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.19x = 236,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,184.66/756.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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