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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 992.83 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 992.83 and 199.80 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 992.83 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/992.83 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 992.83 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 198,364.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,364.21/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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