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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 304.36 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 304.36 and 66 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 304.36 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/304.36 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 304.36 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 20,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087.76/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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