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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 303.80 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 303.80 and 65.62 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 303.80 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/303.80 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 303.80 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 19,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,935.36/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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