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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 303.86 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 303.86 and 65.63 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 303.86 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/303.86 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 303.86 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 19,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942.33/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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