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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.67, 998.51 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.67, 998.51 and 203.45 is: 305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.67 : 998.51 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.67/998.51 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.67x = 998.51 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.67x = 203,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,144.57/665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.17

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