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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.14, 1,125.39 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.14, 1,125.39 and 237.14 is: 355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.14 : 1,125.39 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.14/1,125.39 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.14x = 1,125.39 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.14x = 266,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,874.98/750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.77

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