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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,150.89 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,150.89 and 212.01 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,150.89 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,150.89 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,150.89 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 244,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,000.19/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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