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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.31, 1,129.83 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.31, 1,129.83 and 205.36 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.31 : 1,129.83 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.31/1,129.83 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.31x = 1,129.83 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.31x = 232,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,021.89/753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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