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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.11, 1,153.52 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.11, 1,153.52 and 206.25 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.11 : 1,153.52 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.11/1,153.52 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.11x = 1,153.52 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.11x = 237,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,913.50/769.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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