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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.83, 1,135.19 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.83, 1,135.19 and 201.49 is: 302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.83 : 1,135.19 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.83/1,135.19 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.83x = 1,135.19 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.83x = 228,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,731.36/756.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.22

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