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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.45, 303.71 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.45, 303.71 and 65.47 is: 98.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.45 : 303.71 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.45/303.71 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.45x = 303.71 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.45x = 19,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.89/202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.22

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