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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 993.72 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 993.72 and 200.26 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 993.72 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/993.72 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 993.72 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 199,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,002.37/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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