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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.09, 993.14 and 199.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.09, 993.14 and 199.88 is: 299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.09 : 993.14 = 199.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.09/993.14 = 199.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.09x = 993.14 × 199.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.09x = 198,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,503.86/662.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.82

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