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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.62, 305.44 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.62, 305.44 and 66.66 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.62 : 305.44 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.62/305.44 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.62x = 305.44 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.62x = 20,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,360.30/203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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