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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.74, 1,131.98 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.74, 1,131.98 and 206.96 is: 310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.74 : 1,131.98 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.74/1,131.98 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.74x = 1,131.98 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.74x = 234,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,274.58/754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.40

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