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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.27, 993.59 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.27, 993.59 and 200.07 is: 300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.27 : 993.59 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.27/993.59 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.27x = 993.59 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.27x = 198,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,788.05/662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.16

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