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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.14, 1,137.14 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.14, 1,137.14 and 210.34 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.14 : 1,137.14 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.14/1,137.14 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.14x = 1,137.14 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.14x = 239,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,187.19/758.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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