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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.27, 1,132.91 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.27, 1,132.91 and 207.51 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.27 : 1,132.91 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.27/1,132.91 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.27x = 1,132.91 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.27x = 235,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,090.15/755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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