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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.92, 1,003.18 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.92, 1,003.18 and 206.69 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.92 : 1,003.18 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.92/1,003.18 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.92x = 1,003.18 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.92x = 207,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,347.27/668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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