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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 303.74 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 303.74 and 65.56 is: 98.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 303.74 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/303.74 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 303.74 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 19,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913.19/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.29

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