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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.41 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.41 and 65.93 is: 98.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.41 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.41 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.41 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 20,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,069.75/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.90

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