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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.17, 1,126.67 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.17, 1,126.67 and 203.40 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.17 : 1,126.67 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.17/1,126.67 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.17x = 1,126.67 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.17x = 229,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,164.68/751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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