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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.47, 1,130.17 and 198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.47, 1,130.17 and 198.17 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.47 : 1,130.17 = 198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.47/1,130.17 = 198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.47x = 1,130.17 × 198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.47x = 223,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,963.46/753.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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