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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.46, 1,125.60 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.46, 1,125.60 and 195.17 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.46 : 1,125.60 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.46/1,125.60 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.46x = 1,125.60 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.46x = 219,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,683.35/750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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