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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.30, 1,131.38 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.30, 1,131.38 and 206.43 is: 309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.30 : 1,131.38 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.30/1,131.38 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.30x = 1,131.38 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.30x = 233,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,550.77/754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.63

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