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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.87, 994.31 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.87, 994.31 and 200.66 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.87 : 994.31 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.87/994.31 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.87x = 994.31 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.87x = 199,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,513.77/662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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