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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 307.90 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 307.90 and 66.44 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 307.90 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/307.90 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 307.90 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 20,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.62/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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