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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 303.40 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 303.40 and 65.31 is: 97.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 303.40 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/303.40 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 303.40 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 19,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,815.05/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.97

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