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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.01, 1,001.65 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.01, 1,001.65 and 205.66 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.01 : 1,001.65 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.01/1,001.65 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.01x = 1,001.65 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.01x = 206,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,000.08/668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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