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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.64, 995.52 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.64, 995.52 and 201.52 is: 302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.64 : 995.52 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.64/995.52 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.64x = 995.52 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.64x = 200,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,617.19/663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.30

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