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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 308.03 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 308.03 and 66.52 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 308.03 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/308.03 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 308.03 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 20,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,489.82/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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