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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.09, 998.72 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.09, 998.72 and 203.72 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.09 : 998.72 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.09/998.72 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.09x = 998.72 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.09x = 203,453.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,453.23/666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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