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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.97, 1,124.96 and 202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.97, 1,124.96 and 202.21 is: 303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.97 : 1,124.96 = 202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.97/1,124.96 = 202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.97x = 1,124.96 × 202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.97x = 227,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,474.34/749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.31

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