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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 303.98 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 303.98 and 65.69 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 303.98 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/303.98 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 303.98 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 19,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966.60/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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