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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.21, 999.31 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.21, 999.31 and 203.99 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.21 : 999.31 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.21/999.31 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.21x = 999.31 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.21x = 203,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,845.51/666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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