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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.67, 995.23 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.67, 995.23 and 201.30 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.67 : 995.23 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.67/995.23 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.67x = 995.23 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.67x = 200,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,339.80/663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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