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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.86, 993.96 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.86, 993.96 and 200.55 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.86 : 993.96 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.86/993.96 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.86x = 993.96 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.86x = 199,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,338.68/662.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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