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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 992.49 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 992.49 and 205.50 is: 308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 992.49 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/992.49 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 992.49 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 203,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,956.70/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.32

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