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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.12, 1,072.56 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.12, 1,072.56 and 202 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.12 : 1,072.56 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.12/1,072.56 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.12x = 1,072.56 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.12x = 216,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,657.12/715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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