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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.15, 993.41 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.15, 993.41 and 199.94 is: 299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.15 : 993.41 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.15/993.41 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.15x = 993.41 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.15x = 198,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,617.93/662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.96

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