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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.16, 994.58 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.16, 994.58 and 207.16 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.16 : 994.58 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.16/994.58 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.16x = 994.58 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.16x = 206,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,037.19/663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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