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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.19, 1,134.15 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.19, 1,134.15 and 208.22 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.19 : 1,134.15 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.19/1,134.15 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.19x = 1,134.15 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.19x = 236,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,155.55/756.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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