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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.98, 1,130.96 and 206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.98, 1,130.96 and 206.14 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.98 : 1,130.96 = 206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.98/1,130.96 = 206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.98x = 1,130.96 × 206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.98x = 233,136.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,136.09/753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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