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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.17, 994.88 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.17, 994.88 and 200.99 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.17 : 994.88 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.17/994.88 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.17x = 994.88 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.17x = 199,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,960.93/663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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