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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.62, 995.46 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.62, 995.46 and 201.41 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.62 : 995.46 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.62/995.46 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.62x = 995.46 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.62x = 200,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,498.10/663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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