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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.04, 1,137.03 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.04, 1,137.03 and 210.21 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.04 : 1,137.03 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.04/1,137.03 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.04x = 1,137.03 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.04x = 239,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,015.08/758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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