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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,129.95 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,129.95 and 205.54 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,129.95 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,129.95 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,129.95 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 232,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,247.10/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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