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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 994.13 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 994.13 and 200.42 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 994.13 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/994.13 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 994.13 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 199,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,242.53/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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