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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 999.55 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 999.55 and 204.11 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 999.55 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/999.55 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 999.55 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 204,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,018.15/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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