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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.48, 1,131.73 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.48, 1,131.73 and 206.67 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.48 : 1,131.73 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.48/1,131.73 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.48x = 1,131.73 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.48x = 233,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,893.73/754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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