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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.33, 308.01 and 66.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.33, 308.01 and 66.55 is: 99.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.33 : 308.01 = 66.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.33/308.01 = 66.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.33x = 308.01 × 66.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.33x = 20,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498.07/205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.83

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