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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.95, 998.66 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.95, 998.66 and 203.58 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.95 : 998.66 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.95/998.66 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.95x = 998.66 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.95x = 203,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,307.20/665.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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