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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 998.80 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 998.80 and 203.74 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 998.80 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/998.80 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 998.80 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 203,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,492.51/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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