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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.36, 1,131.54 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.36, 1,131.54 and 206.55 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.36 : 1,131.54 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.36/1,131.54 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.36x = 1,131.54 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.36x = 233,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,713.41/754.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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