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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.61, 999.95 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.61, 999.95 and 204.41 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.61 : 999.95 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.61/999.95 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.61x = 999.95 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.61x = 204,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,401.26/666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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