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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.28, 1,131.32 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.28, 1,131.32 and 206.40 is: 309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.28 : 1,131.32 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.28/1,131.32 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.28x = 1,131.32 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.28x = 233,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,504.45/754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.57

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