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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758, 1,137 and 210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758, 1,137 and 210.13 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,137 = 210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,137 = 210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,137 × 210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 238,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,917.81/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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