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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.31, 995.13 and 201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.31, 995.13 and 201.09 is: 301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.31 : 995.13 = 201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.31/995.13 = 201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.31x = 995.13 × 201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.31x = 200,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,110.69/663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.69

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