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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.21, 997.51 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.21, 997.51 and 203.04 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.21 : 997.51 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.21/997.51 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.21x = 997.51 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.21x = 202,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,533.92/665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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