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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.05, 1,126.56 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.05, 1,126.56 and 203.31 is: 304.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.05 : 1,126.56 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.05/1,126.56 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.05x = 1,126.56 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.05x = 229,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,040.91/751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.96

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