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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715, 1,072.68 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715, 1,072.68 and 202 is: 303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715 : 1,072.68 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715/1,072.68 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715x = 1,072.68 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715x = 216,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,681.36/715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.05

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