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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 303.62 and 65.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 303.62 and 65.49 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 303.62 = 65.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/303.62 = 65.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 303.62 × 65.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 19,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.75/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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