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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 303.58 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 303.58 and 65.43 is: 98.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 303.58 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/303.58 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 303.58 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 19,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,863.24/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.13

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