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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 993.68 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 993.68 and 200.36 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 993.68 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/993.68 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 993.68 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 199,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,092.72/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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