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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 304.13 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 304.13 and 65.76 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 304.13 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/304.13 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 304.13 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 20,000.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,000.14/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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