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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.75, 995.87 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.75, 995.87 and 207.75 is: 311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.75 : 995.87 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.75/995.87 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.75x = 995.87 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.75x = 206,890.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,890.95/663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.70

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