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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.99, 1,002 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.99, 1,002 and 205.84 is: 308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.99 : 1,002 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.99/1,002 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.99x = 1,002 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.99x = 206,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,251.68/667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.76

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