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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 998.89 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 998.89 and 203.82 is: 305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 998.89 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/998.89 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 998.89 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 203,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,590.94/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.62

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