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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.85, 1,127.81 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.85, 1,127.81 and 204.07 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.85 : 1,127.81 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.85/1,127.81 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.85x = 1,127.81 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.85x = 230,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,152.19/751.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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