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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,131.26 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,131.26 and 206.42 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,131.26 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,131.26 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,131.26 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 233,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,508.00/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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