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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.23, 1,000.78 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.23, 1,000.78 and 205.01 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.23 : 1,000.78 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.23/1,000.78 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.23x = 1,000.78 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.23x = 205,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,169.91/667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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