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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.16, 990.08 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.16, 990.08 and 204.16 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.16 : 990.08 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.16/990.08 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.16x = 990.08 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.16x = 202,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,134.73/660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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