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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.73, 995.64 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.73, 995.64 and 201.47 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.73 : 995.64 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.73/995.64 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.73x = 995.64 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.73x = 200,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,586.61/663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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