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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 1,002.19 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 1,002.19 and 205.71 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 1,002.19 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/1,002.19 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 1,002.19 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 206,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,164.21/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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