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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.33, 1,127.04 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.33, 1,127.04 and 203.52 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.33 : 1,127.04 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.33/1,127.04 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.33x = 1,127.04 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.33x = 229,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,375.18/751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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