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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.67, 1,137.81 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.67, 1,137.81 and 210.82 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.67 : 1,137.81 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.67/1,137.81 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.67x = 1,137.81 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.67x = 239,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,873.10/758.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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