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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 304.70 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 304.70 and 66.23 is: 99.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 304.70 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/304.70 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 304.70 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 20,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179.35/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.28

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