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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.18, 1,131.30 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.18, 1,131.30 and 206.36 is: 309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.18 : 1,131.30 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.18/1,131.30 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.18x = 1,131.30 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.18x = 233,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,455.78/754.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.55

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