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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.73, 1,001.52 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.73, 1,001.52 and 205.52 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.73 : 1,001.52 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.73/1,001.52 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.73x = 1,001.52 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.73x = 205,832.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,832.39/667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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