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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 999.77 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 999.77 and 204.26 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 999.77 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/999.77 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 999.77 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 204,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,213.02/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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