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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.83, 305.68 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.83, 305.68 and 66.84 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.83 : 305.68 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.83/305.68 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.83x = 305.68 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.83x = 20,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431.65/203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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