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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.07, 1,007.96 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.07, 1,007.96 and 203.56 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.07 : 1,007.96 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.07/1,007.96 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.07x = 1,007.96 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.07x = 205,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,180.34/672.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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