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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.43, 998.25 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.43, 998.25 and 203.10 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.43 : 998.25 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.43/998.25 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.43x = 998.25 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.43x = 202,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,744.58/665.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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