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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.16, 1,131.21 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.16, 1,131.21 and 206.34 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.16 : 1,131.21 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.16/1,131.21 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.16x = 1,131.21 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.16x = 233,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,409.63/754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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