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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 1,000.03 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 1,000.03 and 204.51 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 1,000.03 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/1,000.03 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 1,000.03 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 204,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,516.14/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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