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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 984.16 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 984.16 and 200 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 984.16 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/984.16 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 984.16 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 196,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,832/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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