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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.96, 1,124.97 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.96, 1,124.97 and 202.16 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.96 : 1,124.97 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.96/1,124.97 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.96x = 1,124.97 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.96x = 227,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,417.55/749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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