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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 303.89 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 303.89 and 65.70 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 303.89 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/303.89 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 303.89 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 19,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,965.24/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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