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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.97, 998.63 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.97, 998.63 and 203.66 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.97 : 998.63 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.97/998.63 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.97x = 998.63 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.97x = 203,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,374.97/665.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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