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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 303.75 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 303.75 and 65.67 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 303.75 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/303.75 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 303.75 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 19,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,947.26/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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