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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.98, 999.05 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.98, 999.05 and 203.68 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.98 : 999.05 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.98/999.05 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.98x = 999.05 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.98x = 203,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,486.50/665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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