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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.03, 1,125.03 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.03, 1,125.03 and 202.27 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.03 : 1,125.03 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.03/1,125.03 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.03x = 1,125.03 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.03x = 227,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,554.19/750.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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