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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 993.78 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 993.78 and 200.30 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 993.78 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/993.78 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 993.78 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 199,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,048.16/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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