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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.00, 1,136.96 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.00, 1,136.96 and 210.17 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.00 : 1,136.96 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.00/1,136.96 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.00x = 1,136.96 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.00x = 238,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,948.15/758.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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