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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.38, 995.06 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.38, 995.06 and 201.14 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.38 : 995.06 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.38/995.06 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.38x = 995.06 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.38x = 200,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,146.37/663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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