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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.82, 1,001.42 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.82, 1,001.42 and 205.48 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.82 : 1,001.42 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.82/1,001.42 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.82x = 1,001.42 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.82x = 205,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,771.78/667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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