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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 995.30 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 995.30 and 201.18 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 995.30 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/995.30 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 995.30 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 200,233.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,233.45/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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