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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.49, 1,002.69 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.49, 1,002.69 and 206.25 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.49 : 1,002.69 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.49/1,002.69 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.49x = 1,002.69 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.49x = 206,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,804.81/668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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