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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.31, 1,126.83 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.31, 1,126.83 and 203.36 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.31 : 1,126.83 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.31/1,126.83 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.31x = 1,126.83 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.31x = 229,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,152.15/751.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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