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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.16, 993.86 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.16, 993.86 and 251.90 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.16 : 993.86 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.16/993.86 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.16x = 993.86 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.16x = 250,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,353.33/663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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