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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 305.69 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 305.69 and 66.83 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 305.69 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/305.69 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 305.69 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 20,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,427.40/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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