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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.26, 998.02 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.26, 998.02 and 203.06 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.26 : 998.02 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.26/998.02 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.26x = 998.02 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.26x = 202,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,657.94/665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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