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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 304.34 and 65.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 304.34 and 65.92 is: 98.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 304.34 = 65.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/304.34 = 65.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 304.34 × 65.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 20,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,061.94/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.85

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