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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.26, 1,134.25 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.26, 1,134.25 and 208.37 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.26 : 1,134.25 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.26/1,134.25 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.26x = 1,134.25 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.26x = 236,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,343.67/756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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