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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 303.75 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 303.75 and 65.54 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 303.75 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/303.75 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 303.75 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 19,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906.26/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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