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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 304.15 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 304.15 and 65.77 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 304.15 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/304.15 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 304.15 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 20,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003.02/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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