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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 303.70 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 303.70 and 65.53 is: 98.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 303.70 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/303.70 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 303.70 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 19,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,901.46/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.28

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