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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.33, 1,175.00 and 206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.33, 1,175.00 and 206.21 is: 309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.33 : 1,175.00 = 206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.33/1,175.00 = 206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.33x = 1,175.00 × 206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.33x = 242,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,291.39/783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.31

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