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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.57, 995.28 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.57, 995.28 and 201.36 is: 302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.57 : 995.28 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.57/995.28 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.57x = 995.28 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.57x = 200,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,409.58/663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.02

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