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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.39, 993.58 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.39, 993.58 and 200.18 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.39 : 993.58 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.39/993.58 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.39x = 993.58 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.39x = 198,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,894.84/662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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