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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.36, 1,002.67 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.36, 1,002.67 and 206.06 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.36 : 1,002.67 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.36/1,002.67 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.36x = 1,002.67 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.36x = 206,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,610.18/668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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