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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.92, 1,136.84 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.92, 1,136.84 and 210.14 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.92 : 1,136.84 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.92/1,136.84 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.92x = 1,136.84 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.92x = 238,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,895.56/757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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