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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,125.02 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,125.02 and 202.16 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,125.02 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,125.02 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,125.02 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 227,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,434.04/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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