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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,130 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,130 and 205.56 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,130 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,130 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,130 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 232,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,282.80/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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