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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.65, 994.12 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.65, 994.12 and 200.42 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.65 : 994.12 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.65/994.12 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.65x = 994.12 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.65x = 199,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,238.95/662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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