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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.50, 1,130.10 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.50, 1,130.10 and 205.61 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.50 : 1,130.10 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.50/1,130.10 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.50x = 1,130.10 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.50x = 232,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,354.21/753.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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