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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 305.75 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 305.75 and 66.82 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 305.75 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/305.75 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 305.75 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 20,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,430.22/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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