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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.94, 304.38 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.94, 304.38 and 65.98 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.94 : 304.38 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.94/304.38 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.94x = 304.38 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.94x = 20,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082.99/202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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