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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.28, 1,137.46 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.28, 1,137.46 and 210.54 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.28 : 1,137.46 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.28/1,137.46 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.28x = 1,137.46 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.28x = 239,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,480.83/758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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