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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 303.67 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 303.67 and 65.51 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 303.67 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/303.67 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 303.67 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 19,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,891.99/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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