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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.25, 1,126.87 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.25, 1,126.87 and 203.49 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.25 : 1,126.87 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.25/1,126.87 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.25x = 1,126.87 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.25x = 229,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,306.78/751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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