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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 308.34 and 66.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 308.34 and 66.73 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 308.34 = 66.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/308.34 = 66.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 308.34 × 66.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 20,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,575.19/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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