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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.83, 305.63 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.83, 305.63 and 66.76 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.83 : 305.63 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.83/305.63 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.83x = 305.63 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.83x = 20,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403.86/203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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