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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 304.97 and 66.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 304.97 and 66.39 is: 99.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 304.97 = 66.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/304.97 = 66.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 304.97 × 66.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 20,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245.48/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.57

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