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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 304.40 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 304.40 and 66.04 is: 99.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 304.40 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/304.40 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 304.40 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 20,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102.58/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.03

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