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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,137.14 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,137.14 and 210.23 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,137.14 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,137.14 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,137.14 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 239,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,059.26/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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