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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 999.54 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 999.54 and 204.15 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 999.54 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/999.54 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 999.54 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 204,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,056.09/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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