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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.25, 1,126.89 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.25, 1,126.89 and 203.48 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.25 : 1,126.89 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.25/1,126.89 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.25x = 1,126.89 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.25x = 229,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,299.58/751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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