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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.64, 1,131.96 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.64, 1,131.96 and 206.80 is: 310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.64 : 1,131.96 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.64/1,131.96 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.64x = 1,131.96 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.64x = 234,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,089.33/754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.20

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