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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.26, 997.92 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.26, 997.92 and 203.07 is: 304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.26 : 997.92 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.26/997.92 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.26x = 997.92 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.26x = 202,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,647.61/665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.61

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