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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 305.77 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 305.77 and 66.86 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 305.77 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/305.77 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 305.77 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 20,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443.78/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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