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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.23, 1,125.21 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.23, 1,125.21 and 202.37 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.23 : 1,125.21 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.23/1,125.21 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.23x = 1,125.21 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.23x = 227,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,703.12/750.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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