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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.73, 1,131.90 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.73, 1,131.90 and 206.88 is: 310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.73 : 1,131.90 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.73/1,131.90 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.73x = 1,131.90 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.73x = 234,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,171.08/754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.27

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