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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.90, 1,001.95 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.90, 1,001.95 and 205.72 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.90 : 1,001.95 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.90/1,001.95 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.90x = 1,001.95 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.90x = 206,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,121.28/667.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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