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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 304.03 and 65.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 304.03 and 65.78 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 304.03 = 65.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/304.03 = 65.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 304.03 × 65.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 19,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,999.09/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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