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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.00, 302.99 and 65.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.00, 302.99 and 65.05 is: 97.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.00 : 302.99 = 65.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.00/302.99 = 65.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.00x = 302.99 × 65.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.00x = 19,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,709.50/202.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.57

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