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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.01, 1,136.89 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.01, 1,136.89 and 202.73 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.01 : 1,136.89 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.01/1,136.89 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.01x = 1,136.89 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.01x = 230,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,481.71/758.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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