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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.35 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.35 and 65.95 is: 98.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.35 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.35 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.35 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 20,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071.88/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.94

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