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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 993.48 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 993.48 and 200.12 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 993.48 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/993.48 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 993.48 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 198,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,816.21/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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