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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.05, 1,131.06 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.05, 1,131.06 and 206.22 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.05 : 1,131.06 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.05/1,131.06 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.05x = 1,131.06 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.05x = 233,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,247.19/754.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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