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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 305.64 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 305.64 and 66.84 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 305.64 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/305.64 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 305.64 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 20,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428.98/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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