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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.95, 305.95 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.95, 305.95 and 66.94 is: 100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.95 : 305.95 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.95/305.95 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.95x = 305.95 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.95x = 20,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,479.96/203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.42

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