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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 987 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 987 and 202 is: 303

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 987 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/987 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 987 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 199,374
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,374/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303

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