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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.41, 1,132.98 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.41, 1,132.98 and 200.12 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.41 : 1,132.98 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.41/1,132.98 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.41x = 1,132.98 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.41x = 226,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,731.96/755.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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