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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,137.05 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,137.05 and 210.17 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,137.05 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,137.05 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,137.05 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 238,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,973.80/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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