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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.16, 1,135.76 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.16, 1,135.76 and 237.14 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.16 : 1,135.76 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.16/1,135.76 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.16x = 1,135.76 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.16x = 269,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,337.91/757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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