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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 303.26 and 65.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 303.26 and 65.26 is: 97.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 303.26 = 65.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/303.26 = 65.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 303.26 × 65.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 19,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790.75/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.83

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