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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.33, 1,121.00 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.33, 1,121.00 and 199.50 is: 299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.33 : 1,121.00 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.33/1,121.00 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.33x = 1,121.00 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.33x = 223,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,638.50/747.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.25

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