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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.27 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.27 and 65.93 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.27 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.27 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.27 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 20,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058.83/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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