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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.91, 1,130.85 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.91, 1,130.85 and 206.10 is: 309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.91 : 1,130.85 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.91/1,130.85 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.91x = 1,130.85 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.91x = 233,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,068.19/753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.15

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