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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 304.07 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 304.07 and 65.80 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 304.07 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/304.07 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 304.07 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 20,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,007.81/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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