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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 1,000.08 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 1,000.08 and 198.12 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 1,000.08 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/1,000.08 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 1,000.08 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 198,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,135.85/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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