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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.75, 1,001.31 and 205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.75, 1,001.31 and 205.42 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.75 : 1,001.31 = 205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.75/1,001.31 = 205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.75x = 1,001.31 × 205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.75x = 205,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,689.10/667.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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