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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,126.56 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,126.56 and 203.18 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,126.56 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,126.56 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,126.56 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 228,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,888.83/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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