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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.04, 1,125.06 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.04, 1,125.06 and 202.30 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.04 : 1,125.06 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.04/1,125.06 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.04x = 1,125.06 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.04x = 227,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,599.64/750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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