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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.13, 1,131.20 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.13, 1,131.20 and 206.32 is: 309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.13 : 1,131.20 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.13/1,131.20 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.13x = 1,131.20 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.13x = 233,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,389.18/754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.48

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