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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 304.18 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 304.18 and 65.86 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 304.18 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/304.18 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 304.18 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 20,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031.44/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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