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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.67, 998.63 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.67, 998.63 and 203.49 is: 305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.67 : 998.63 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.67/998.63 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.67x = 998.63 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.67x = 203,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,211.22/665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.27

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