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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 303.96 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 303.96 and 65.62 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 303.96 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/303.96 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 303.96 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 19,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.86/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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