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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.54 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.54 and 65.46 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.54 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.54 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.54 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 19,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,869.73/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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