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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.29, 993.57 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.29, 993.57 and 200.07 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.29 : 993.57 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.29/993.57 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.29x = 993.57 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.29x = 198,783.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,783.55/662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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