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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 304.12 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 304.12 and 65.73 is: 98.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 304.12 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/304.12 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 304.12 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 19,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,988.88/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.60

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