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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.86, 995.74 and 201.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.86, 995.74 and 201.65 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.86 : 995.74 = 201.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.86/995.74 = 201.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.86x = 995.74 × 201.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.86x = 200,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,789.96/663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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