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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.66, 1,127.40 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.66, 1,127.40 and 203.88 is: 305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.66 : 1,127.40 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.66/1,127.40 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.66x = 1,127.40 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.66x = 229,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,854.31/751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.80

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