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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.27, 1,132.70 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.27, 1,132.70 and 207.33 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.27 : 1,132.70 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.27/1,132.70 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.27x = 1,132.70 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.27x = 234,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,837.55/755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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