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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.87, 993.98 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.87, 993.98 and 200.56 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.87 : 993.98 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.87/993.98 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.87x = 993.98 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.87x = 199,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,354.37/662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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