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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.15, 1,129.81 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.15, 1,129.81 and 205.34 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.15 : 1,129.81 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.15/1,129.81 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.15x = 1,129.81 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.15x = 231,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,995.19/753.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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