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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 303.31 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 303.31 and 65.23 is: 97.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 303.31 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/303.31 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 303.31 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 19,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784.91/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.86

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