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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.46, 993.37 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.46, 993.37 and 200.16 is: 300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.46 : 993.37 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.46/993.37 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.46x = 993.37 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.46x = 198,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,832.94/662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.14

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