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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,129.88 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,129.88 and 205.43 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,129.88 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,129.88 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,129.88 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 232,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,106.11/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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