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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.95, 1,136.94 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.95, 1,136.94 and 210.14 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.95 : 1,136.94 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.95/1,136.94 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.95x = 1,136.94 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.95x = 238,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,915.52/757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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