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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.15, 1,126.58 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.15, 1,126.58 and 203.37 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.15 : 1,126.58 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.15/1,126.58 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.15x = 1,126.58 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.15x = 229,114.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,114.81/751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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