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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.85, 995.73 and 201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.85, 995.73 and 201.67 is: 302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.85 : 995.73 = 201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.85/995.73 = 201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.85x = 995.73 × 201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.85x = 200,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,811.22/663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.50

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