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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 995.58 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 995.58 and 201.36 is: 302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 995.58 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/995.58 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 995.58 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 200,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,469.99/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.09

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