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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.19, 1,125.46 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.19, 1,125.46 and 237.19 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.19 : 1,125.46 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.19/1,125.46 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.19x = 1,125.46 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.19x = 266,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,945.34/750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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