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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.29, 1,126.89 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.29, 1,126.89 and 203.55 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.29 : 1,126.89 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.29/1,126.89 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.29x = 1,126.89 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.29x = 229,378.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,378.46/751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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