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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.21, 998.90 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.21, 998.90 and 203.84 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.21 : 998.90 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.21/998.90 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.21x = 998.90 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.21x = 203,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,615.78/666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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