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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.74, 993.80 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.74, 993.80 and 200.34 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.74 : 993.80 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.74/993.80 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.74x = 993.80 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.74x = 199,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,097.89/662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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