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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.17, 1,137.15 and 210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.17, 1,137.15 and 210.37 is: 315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.17 : 1,137.15 = 210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.17/1,137.15 = 210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.17x = 1,137.15 × 210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.17x = 239,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,222.25/758.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.53

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