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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 999.63 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 999.63 and 204.18 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 999.63 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/999.63 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 999.63 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 204,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,103.52/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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