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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.36, 993.59 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.36, 993.59 and 200.16 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.36 : 993.59 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.36/993.59 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.36x = 993.59 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.36x = 198,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,875.97/662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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