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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.78, 1,127.78 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.78, 1,127.78 and 204 is: 306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.78 : 1,127.78 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.78/1,127.78 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.78x = 1,127.78 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.78x = 230,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,067.12/751.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.03

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