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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.96, 1,130.88 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.96, 1,130.88 and 206.16 is: 309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.96 : 1,130.88 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.96/1,130.88 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.96x = 1,130.88 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.96x = 233,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,142.22/753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.22

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