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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 304.21 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 304.21 and 65.86 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 304.21 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/304.21 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 304.21 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 20,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035.27/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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