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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.69, 995.28 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.69, 995.28 and 195.02 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.69 : 995.28 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.69/995.28 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.69x = 995.28 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.69x = 194,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,095.28/663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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