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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.32, 1,137.34 and 203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.32, 1,137.34 and 203.03 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.32 : 1,137.34 = 203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.32/1,137.34 = 203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.32x = 1,137.34 × 203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.32x = 230,914.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,914.14/758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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