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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.09, 304.63 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.09, 304.63 and 66.14 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.09 : 304.63 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.09/304.63 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.09x = 304.63 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.09x = 20,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,147.90/203.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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