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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.88, 999.97 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.88, 999.97 and 204.50 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.88 : 999.97 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.88/999.97 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.88x = 999.97 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.88x = 204,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,493.87/666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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