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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 999.87 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 999.87 and 204.33 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 999.87 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/999.87 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 999.87 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 204,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,303.44/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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