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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 991.93 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 991.93 and 199 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 991.93 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/991.93 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 991.93 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 197,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,394.07/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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