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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.21, 1,125.40 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.21, 1,125.40 and 202.40 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.21 : 1,125.40 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.21/1,125.40 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.21x = 1,125.40 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.21x = 227,780.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,780.96/750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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