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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,131.24 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,131.24 and 206.46 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,131.24 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,131.24 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,131.24 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 233,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,554.78/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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