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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 304.08 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 304.08 and 65.82 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 304.08 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/304.08 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 304.08 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 20,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014.77/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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