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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,123.91 and 201.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,123.91 and 201.46 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.22 : 1,123.91 = 201.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.22/1,123.91 = 201.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.22x = 1,123.91 × 201.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.22x = 226,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,422.91/749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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