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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.23, 1,000.89 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.23, 1,000.89 and 205.05 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.23 : 1,000.89 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.23/1,000.89 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.23x = 1,000.89 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.23x = 205,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,232.49/667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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