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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.40 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.40 and 65.94 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.40 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.40 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.40 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 20,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071.81/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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