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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 305.97 and 66.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 305.97 and 66.98 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 305.97 = 66.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/305.97 = 66.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 305.97 × 66.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 20,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.87/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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