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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.21, 1,003.42 and 206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.21, 1,003.42 and 206.86 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.21 : 1,003.42 = 206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.21/1,003.42 = 206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.21x = 1,003.42 × 206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.21x = 207,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,567.46/669.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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