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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.51, 993.90 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.51, 993.90 and 200.31 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.51 : 993.90 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.51/993.90 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.51x = 993.90 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.51x = 199,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,088.11/662.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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