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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 302.95 and 65.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 302.95 and 65.02 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 302.95 = 65.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/302.95 = 65.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 302.95 × 65.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 19,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,697.81/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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