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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.87, 1,127.66 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.87, 1,127.66 and 204.09 is: 306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.87 : 1,127.66 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.87/1,127.66 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.87x = 1,127.66 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.87x = 230,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,144.13/751.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.10

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