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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.49, 997.89 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.49, 997.89 and 203.16 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.49 : 997.89 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.49/997.89 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.49x = 997.89 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.49x = 202,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,731.33/665.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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