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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 305.57 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 305.57 and 66.69 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 305.57 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/305.57 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 305.57 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 20,378.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,378.46/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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