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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,127.93 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,127.93 and 204.05 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,127.93 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,127.93 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,127.93 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 230,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,155.92/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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