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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.50 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.50 and 201 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.50 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.50 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.50 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 198,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,085.50/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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