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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.18, 1,135.74 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.18, 1,135.74 and 237.10 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.18 : 1,135.74 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.18/1,135.74 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.18x = 1,135.74 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.18x = 269,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,282.80/757.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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