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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,129.76 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,129.76 and 205.36 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,129.76 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,129.76 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,129.76 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 232,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,000.84/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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