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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.51, 999.93 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.51, 999.93 and 204.29 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.51 : 999.93 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.51/999.93 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.51x = 999.93 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.51x = 204,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,275.70/666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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