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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 998.25 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 998.25 and 203.14 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 998.25 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/998.25 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 998.25 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 202,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,781.23/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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