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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 999.60 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 999.60 and 204.10 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 999.60 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/999.60 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 999.60 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 204,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,018.36/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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