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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.19, 1,123.68 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.19, 1,123.68 and 201.36 is: 302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.19 : 1,123.68 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.19/1,123.68 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.19x = 1,123.68 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.19x = 226,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,264.20/749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.01

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