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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 1,002.61 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 1,002.61 and 206.18 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 1,002.61 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/1,002.61 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 1,002.61 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 206,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,718.13/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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