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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 303.79 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 303.79 and 65.61 is: 98.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 303.79 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/303.79 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 303.79 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 19,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930.14/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.38

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