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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.17, 304.78 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.17, 304.78 and 66.18 is: 99.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.17 : 304.78 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.17/304.78 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.17x = 304.78 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.17x = 20,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,169.38/203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.28

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