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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.83, 993.95 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.83, 993.95 and 200.53 is: 300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.83 : 993.95 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.83/993.95 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.83x = 993.95 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.83x = 199,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,316.79/662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.71

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