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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 303.13 and 65.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 303.13 and 65.20 is: 97.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 303.13 = 65.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/303.13 = 65.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 303.13 × 65.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 19,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,765.00/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.82

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