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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.14, 1,125.18 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.14, 1,125.18 and 202.30 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.14 : 1,125.18 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.14/1,125.18 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.14x = 1,125.18 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.14x = 227,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,623.91/750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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