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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.29, 998.05 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.29, 998.05 and 203.11 is: 304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.29 : 998.05 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.29/998.05 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.29x = 998.05 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.29x = 202,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,713.94/665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.70

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