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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.81, 995.72 and 201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.81, 995.72 and 201.59 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.81 : 995.72 = 201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.81/995.72 = 201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.81x = 995.72 × 201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.81x = 200,727.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,727.07/663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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