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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.74, 305.52 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.74, 305.52 and 66.70 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.74 : 305.52 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.74/305.52 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.74x = 305.52 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.74x = 20,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,378.18/203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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