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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.98, 1,001.92 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.98, 1,001.92 and 205.76 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.98 : 1,001.92 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.98/1,001.92 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.98x = 1,001.92 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.98x = 206,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,155.06/667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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