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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.19, 1,134.28 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.19, 1,134.28 and 208.37 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.19 : 1,134.28 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.19/1,134.28 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.19x = 1,134.28 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.19x = 236,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,352.43/756.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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