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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.03, 1,131.05 and 206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.03, 1,131.05 and 206.20 is: 309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.03 : 1,131.05 = 206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.03/1,131.05 = 206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.03x = 1,131.05 × 206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.03x = 233,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,222.51/754.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.30

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