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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.37, 995.27 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.37, 995.27 and 201.20 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.37 : 995.27 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.37/995.27 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.37x = 995.27 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.37x = 200,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,242.34/663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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