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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 304.25 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 304.25 and 65.89 is: 98.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 304.25 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/304.25 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 304.25 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 20,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,047.03/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.84

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