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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,137.15 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,137.15 and 210.23 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,137.15 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,137.15 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,137.15 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 239,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,063.04/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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