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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 305.34 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 305.34 and 66.74 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 305.34 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/305.34 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 305.34 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 20,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,376.86/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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